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How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours--on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guide to Universal Orlando in your hands and take control of your trip.
The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025 explains how the resort works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Seth Kubersky and debut author Alicia Stella know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employed an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what's available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to make the most of your time at Universal. Stay at a top-rated hotel, eat at the best restaurants, and experience all the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay.
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How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours--on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guide to Walt Disney World in your hands and take control of your trip.
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2025 explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa, and debut author Becky Gandillon know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employ an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what's available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to make the most of your time at Walt Disney World. Stay at a top-rated hotel, eat at the best restaurants, and experience all the most popular attractions.
You can trust that the Unofficial Guides series will always provide the latest unbiased, detailed information about Walt Disney World. For in-depth coverage of the new ride-reservation system (Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass), check out TheUnofficialGuides dot com website to download your free Unofficial Guide digital companion, and learn how these changes might affect your Disney plans.
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From the silver screen to the famous ride at Disneyland and beyond, pirates are everywhere. They appear on television, operate miniature golf courses, and even promote fast food. But have you ever wondered how a relatively small group of criminals from a short period of history came to invade popular culture? Who were pirates, and where do we get our ideas about them?
Rigorously examining the phenomenon through the lens of one of its central texts - the Pirates of the Caribbean attractions - Foxx Nolte explores the murky origins and surprising connections of the western world's favorite antiheroes. Each version of the classic attraction is fully analyzed, but the book goes beyond the confines of the theme parks to consider where these myths came from and what they say about us. They are all here, from Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks to Long John Silver, Captain Jack Sparrow, and a band of six plucky kids from Oregon. It's a treasure hunt through three hundred years of popular culture and you'll never look at talking parrots and buried treasure maps the same way again.
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How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours--on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guide to Disneyland in your hands and take control of your trip.
The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2025 explains how Disneyland works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Authors Seth Kubersky, Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa, and Guy Selga Jr. know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employ an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what's available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to make the most of your time at Disneyland. Stay at a top-rated hotel, eat at the best restaurants, and experience all the most popular attractions.
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Make the right choices to give your family a vacation they'll never forget. The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2025 is your key to planning a perfect stay. Whether you're putting together your annual trip or preparing for your first visit, this book gives you the insider scoop on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more.
And now, a carriage approaches, to take you into the boundless realm of the supernatural...
Since its opening at Walt Disney World in 1971, more people from more places have experienced The Haunted Mansion than perhaps any piece of horror media ever created. This ride has legions of devoted fans and influenced tributes, spinoffs and an entire entertainment genre: the seasonal haunted house. Why is this?
Boundless Realm is a wry tour of the creaky old house on the hill, brushing aside cobwebs, uncovering obscure corners, and prying up the floorboards in search of the answer. Not just an attraction history, this critical appreciation - written with a connoisseur's eye for detail - encompasses American history, popular culture and folklore, and a sharp understanding of design to make a case for The Haunted Mansion as the 20th century's definitive haunted house. Entertaining and opinionated, Boundless Realm will give you a new appreciation for Disney's ultimate cult attraction.
WELCOME, FOOLISH MORTALS, to the Haunted Mansion, one of the most popular attractions in the history of Disney theme parks.
The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic explores how the attraction's 999 happy haunts were brought to life. Rare early concept sketches, detailed architectural drawings, and stunning still photography illustrate the Mansion's evolution as it was designed and built at each Magic Kingdom park around the world-including Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland.
Our tour begins here with a twistedly thorough third edition. Based on the retired title The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies, this newly updated volume confirms or debunks longstanding urban legends, shares fascinating behind-the-screams stories, and reveals how concepts move from inspiration to reality. Readers will discover the latest show enhancements to this classic attraction and find even more artwork depicting the happy haunting grounds in California and Florida as well as Tokyo, Paris, and now Hong Kong.
This is one book you'll be dying to have on your shelf
The Wonders of Walt Disney World: Your Guidebook for Uncovering Secrets, Stories and Magic
Planning a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort? The Wonders of Walt Disney World is the essential read before your visit with Mickey. It's part guidebook, part secret stories, part informative history, and part of your plan for a magical trip
The Wonders of Walt Disney World will guide you from park to park and attraction to attraction, across all of the Disney property. It will open your eyes to the stories behind the stories of each attraction and bring forth hundreds of secrets that Disney weaves and hides just below the surface.
Wherever you are on the Disney continuum, from your first trip to your hundred and first trip, this book will make your Disney experience all the richer. Even for the self-proclaimed Disney expert, there are numerous insider stories and details to entertain and inform you:
The Wonders of Walt Disney World is a comprehensive and entertaining tour designed for both easy reading and reference.
Come discover the wonders that are hiding in plain sight
Embark on a journey through the fascinating and lesser-known stories of Walt Disney and the creation of Disneyland with this captivating book by first-time author Phil Gramlich. Featuring more than 80 untold tales from Disney Legends and individuals who worked alongside Walt, this book provides an intimate and unparalleled look into the life, dreams, and legacy of the man who revolutionized entertainment.
Delve into the mind of the visionary behind the mouse as you discover never-before-heard anecdotes from Bob Gurr, Julie Andrews, Floyd Norman, Rolly Crump, and many more. With first-person accounts from those who knew him best, Walt & His Park paints a vivid picture of Walt Disney's passion, struggles, and triumphs as he transformed a humble orange grove into a magical kingdom. From the first spark of inspiration to the grand opening day, this book unveils the true story of Walt Disney and his incredible team as they defied the odds and redefined entertainment forever. Filled with photographs, exclusive interviews, and never-before-heard stories, Walt & His Park is a must-read for Disney fans, historians, and anyone looking to explore the magic and wonder of Walt Disney and Disneyland. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Walt Disney and Disneyland like never before. Get your copy of Walt & His Park: The Stories You (Probably) Haven't Heard today and uncover the secrets behind the most beloved entertainment destination in the world and the man who made it happen.